
Surf Forecasts:
Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 789 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
181 | 157 | 197 | 197 | 220 | 448 | 281 | 306 | 346 | 485 | 558 | 789 | 615 | 615 | 589 | 589 | 708 | 526 | 456 | 346 | 292 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:30PM0.20m | 8:15AM0.59m | 8:33PM0.18m | 9:23AM0.58m | 11:02PM0.21m | 10:27AM0.57m | 00:02AM0.25m | 11:21AM0.56m | 00:39AM0.31m | 12:05PM0.55m | 1:10AM0.37m | 12:44PM0.54m | 1:42AM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM0.19m | 11:35PM0.13m | 5:23PM0.17m | 00:18AM0.16m | 6:07PM0.15m | 1:50AM0.19m | 6:32PM0.13m | 3:48AM0.21m | 6:52PM0.11m | 5:16AM0.20m | 7:10PM0.09m | 6:23AM0.19m | 7:28PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | N 14 | NNE 13 |
181 | 157 | 197 | 102 | 222 | 173 | 149 | 117 | 123 | 139 | 132 | 86 | 121 | 71 | 39 | 21 | 19 | 63 | 61 | 101 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | N 10 | N 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
55 | 57 | 57 | 181 | 119 | 67 | 64 | 58 | 84 | 83 | 28 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 64 | 65 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 56 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 |
69 | 53 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 32 | 33 | 75 | 70 | 73 | 57 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 12 | 13 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 |
80 | 139 | 179 | 197 | 220 | 448 | 281 | 306 | 346 | 485 | 558 | 789 | 615 | 615 | 589 | 589 | 708 | 526 | 456 | 346 | 292 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 30 | 31 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 41 | 32 | 47 | 127 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 32 | 47 | 47 | 41 | 38 | 30 | 30 |
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Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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